Very Viognier
On a crisp, sun-laden day, I paid a visit to Sycamore Creek Vineyards, newly owned by Frank Leal of Leal Vineyards. The driveway was lined with Manzanillo olive trees whose ancient, gnarled trunks belied their recent plantings. The olive trees, strung with twinkling lights for evening magic, along with the lovely working women in the tasting room and the very solid wines—all trademarks of Frank Leal’s success in the business.
Lush Hills
We passed row after row of grapevines along the driveway to Clos LaChance Winery—all 150 planted acres lush against the hills of CordeValle. With a gorgeous tasting room and a large patio overlooking rolling hills this is one of our most beautiful wineries.
There were...
County grand jury spots funding problems
Hollister city parks and the County Jail and Juvenile Hall all suffer from a lack of adequate funding, a county grand jury has concluded.
The San Benito County Civil Grand Jury, after conducting its own investigations, released its 2017-18 report on June 13.
“A major problem...
More than Comics
Bill’s Bullpen isn’t just for comic book buffs.
In fact, the Hollister store—commonly known for its comics and baseball cards—can be a lifesaver for the holiday shopper.
“We’re a great store for last-minute shopping and for confused people who don’t know what to get,” says owner...
Balers look strong to start playoffs
The San Benito High softball team didn't have an impressive regular-season by any stretch of the imagination, finishing a pedestrian 7-5 in the Pacific Coast League's Gabilan Division. However, the Haybalers pounded Gilroy 9-1 in the regular-season finale a week ago, and coach Andrew...
